Although not a graphics program, Microsoft Word allows you to graphically format text using WordArt. This feature includes several selectable styles that are applied to your WordArt text. Once created, a new Format tab appears that offers a host of formatting options. The Text Effects option allows you to curve the text to follow a preset path or style, and you still retain the ability to edit the font style, size or effects.

1. Click Microsoft Word's Insert tab. Click "WordArt" from the Text group and select your preferred style from the drop-down menu. Doing so adds a Format tab that is automatically selected.

2. Click the Text Effects button, point to "Transform" and select your preferred curvature style from the Follow Path or Warp sections. The Text Effect button is graphically represented by an "A" outlined in blue located in the WordArt Styles section of the Format tab.

3. Click the WordArt text and type the text you want. The text appears normal, but will curve when you exit the WordArt editing area.

4. Click the Home tab and apply any text changes, such as font styles, size or effects, that you need.

5. Click outside the WordArt editing area to exit editing mode and display the curved text.